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Welcome to Liminal Education

A ‘Triple A’ Approach to Holistic Education
Andy Hawkins & Dave Smith

Alternative education that changes the next chapter

Bespoke placements, 1-1 tutoring and mentoring from qualified teachers. We help vulnerable young people with SEMH, SLCN and SPLD needs re-engage with learning, gain accredited qualifications and move on with confidence.

Every 2026 exam entry was a pass

58% of our Year 11 students left with five or more qualifications, and students gained an average of three levels a year in English and maths.

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Small groups. Experienced, qualified staff.

No more than five students to one member of staff, taught by a team with over 100 years of combined experience in a safe, supportive setting.

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Support wherever it is needed

In-school support, mentoring, tutoring at home or in the community, online learning, and exam preparation from SATs to A Levels.

External provision

We are recruiting

We are looking for an External Provision Specialist to deliver English and maths, mentoring and PSHE support. Could it be you?

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Looking for a placement or support for a young person?

We are an independent provider of alternative education.

Here at Liminal Education, we offer a range of services for the most vulnerable students, including high quality alternative provision placements and tutoring, external provision including 2-1 and 1-1 tutoring and mentoring.

About Us

Highly Qualified Educators

Our team of dedicated, highly qualified, and experienced staff have over 100 years experience, delivering positive outcomes for our region’s most vulnerable learners. These accredited outcomes include all Key Stages, Higher Education and Adult Education.

Continuous Support

We have an expectation that students attending will achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications. In addition, each student will access our high-quality careers support, and have the opportunity for meaningful work experience with our extensive partners.

Minimising Barriers

We will help minimise the significant barriers to learning that students with SEMH, SLCN, and SPLD experience, in a high quality educational and pastoral environment. This atmosphere allows students to feel safe and able to learn. Enrichment opportunities are also available via our unique relationship with local universities, where KS4 can immerse themselves in taster events and bespoke experience days.

The ‘Triple A’ Approach

Attitude

We use a restorative approach to encourage our students to reflect on their behaviours.

Attendance

We monitor attendance to maximise student potential and progress.

Academic

We enable our students to achieve academic success.

Latest updates

Liminal and BCU partnership

Birmingham City University continues to grow its mentoring support programmes in partnership with Liminal Education.